I’ve previously mentioned Ryan Craig, the publisher-editor of the Todd County Standard in Elkton, Kentucky. He once advised local farmers to attend an important county zoning meeting that he knew would affect them seriously. When very few turned out for the meeting, he confronted them as to why they didn’t show. They answered that they…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed Candy to the ARF cattery and celebrated the adoptions of all the kittens. Phil: Easy come, easy go! Harley: You must be talking about the kittens. Phil: That’s right. Just as in past years, early summer has us hopping with kitten litters. ARF…
75 years ago – 1947 Fred Patton revealed he was smuggled into this area. “Back in 1895,” he recalled, “a man stole me from my folks up in Sonoma County. He was interested in gold mining over by Kenworthy and he hijacked me along to help him.” The mining experience didn’t amount to much, but…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats discussed boosting the spirits of the last kitten waiting to be adopted..Phil: Banner weekend! It was a banner weekend!Harley: You’re still here, so it wasn’t your adoption. Why so excited?Phil: All the kittens have gone to their new homes.Don: Not a one…
70 years ago – 1952MGM was filming “Desperate Search” around Lake Hemet, starring Jane Greer, Howard Keel and Keenan Wynn. The company headquartered at the Idyllwild Inn. 65 years ago – 1957Camping limits were put on state and county campgrounds in Idyllwild due to the increasing number of visitors. 60 years ago – 1962Idyllwild voted…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats discussed Rio’s adoption and the fate of the litter of kittens.Phil: It was a quiet week.Harley: It was. It seemed especially quiet after the holiday weekend.Phil: Have all the kittens been spoken for?Carmel: I haven’t! I’m still waiting for my forever family…
75 years ago – 1947A wave of ladybugs buzzed through the village, coming out of hibernation. Somebody proposed an annual village lottery on the date the yearly flight would take place. 70 years ago – 1952The Froehlichs were readying their new Rustic Theatre for a mid-June opening. Promised features included “a sloping floor, loge seats…
Dear editor:I’m as surprised as you may be, but I feel moved to offer kudos to Southern California Edison.Over the last few years, SCE has proactively sent numerous convoys up the Hill to repair or replace aging, inadequate equipment. Although this has meant frequent scheduled interruptions in service, it has also resulted in a sharp…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed a litter of kittens.Phil: Adoption news!Harley: Clearly, it wasn’t us.Phil: Right, but it is still good! Sadie was adopted, but that leaves Pepper still looking for her forever family.Whiskers: And I’ve heard there is another new ARF dog.Phil: You are so…
75 years ago – 1947Idyllwild’s first switch-board was installed at the home of Jess Brown. When prodded for comment, Jess said, “Just don’t have anybody phone anybody before 9:30 Sunday morning.” 65 years ago – 1957May was headed for the wettest on record, with 4.54 inches of rain and snow recorded for the month. Season’s…
